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  Beyond Stock Gloom

  By Alexei Bayer  |  December 20, 2012

  Since the recovery from the worldwide financial meltdown commenced in 2009, global stock markets have closely mirrored international economic fundamentals.

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  Muted Beta: Long/Short Equity for an Uncertain Market

  By J. Gibson Watson III, CIMA, Envestnet  |  December 18, 2012

  Fewer constraints at the edge of the “Cliff” just might be a good thing: a look at how to measure long/short strategies.

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  Loss of Tax-Exempt Status Could Hurt Banks With Muni Exposure

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  December 14, 2012

  Meredith Whitney’s warnings about a wave of bankruptcies two years ago didn’t kill munis, but will ending their tax-exempt status push these securities over the fiscal cliff?

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  Poll Results: As SEC’s Schapiro Steps Down, Advisors Speak Up

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  December 13, 2012

  Our AdvisorOne survey found some sentiment for Sallie Krawcheck, but gave regulators overall poor marks for protecting consumers and providing a level playing field.

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  Erskine Bowles: 40% Chance of Cliff Deal

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  December 10, 2012

  Like the lottery, maybe he’s just playing the ages of his kids.

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  Geithner: Ready to Go Over ‘Fiscal Cliff'

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  December 6, 2012

  The treasury secretary didn’t mince words in an interview on Wednesday.

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  Bank of America Explores Social Impact Bonds, Report Says

  By Michael S. Fischer, AdvisorOne  |  December 4, 2012

  Bank of America may be about to take up a newly popular way to blend business and philanthropy, The Charlotte Observer reports.

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  Broad Housing Recovery Appears Under Way: Zillow Economist

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  November 21, 2012

  As Americans gather in their homes for the Thanksgiving holiday, recovering from their various labors, many can give extra thanks for what seems like fresh evidence of a recovery of their home’s value...

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  Arnott's Firm: U.S. GDP Estimates Way Off: 1% Growth Is New Normal

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  November 19, 2012

  Unless the U.S. makes politically difficult changes in immigration, employment and investment policies, Americans should expect a long-term “new normal” rate of growth of just 1%, says investment management firm Research Affiliates.

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  Geithner Says ‘Absolutely’ When Asked About Eliminating Debt Ceiling

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  November 18, 2012

  Debt ceiling used as a political tool, time to go, says treasury secretary.